Iata CEIV Pharma for Atlas and Polar Air 
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has announced that its companies Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide have each achieved Iata's centre of excellence for independent validators (CEIV) corporate pharma credential, confirming their commitment to meeting pharmaceutical... more
Emission-free deliveries in more cities
Dachser has already implemented its "emission-free delivery" project in Stuttgart and Freiburg in Germany and in Oslo in Norway. The project will now be rolled out in another eight European cities - Berlin and Munich (Germany), Strasbourg and Paris (France), Prague... more
Kloosterboer strikes in Bremerhaven
Rotterdam-based cool chain logistics provider Kloosterboer has acquired Columbus Spedition, a forwarder that specialises in temperature-controlled food logistics, effective May 2021. Kloosterboer recently sold parts of its activities in Scandinavia and is now investing in... more
Combinex takeover rounds off portfolio
C.H. Robinson's European arm is taking over Combinex Holding in the Benelux region. Combinex was founded by Arie Troost in 2006 and specialises in the transport of dry, fresh and frozen goods for the pan-European market. The freight forwarder, whose own fleet comprises... more
Less emissions in ro-ro classes
An in-depth study, validated by Rina (Registro Italiano Navale), has been published on the energy efficiency index of ro-ro ships belonging to different classes. An assessment which evaluated CO2 emissions in terms of km per distance (nautical miles) and cargo capacity... more
Amazon Air now in Kansas City and Pittsburgh
An Amazon Air B737-800F touched down at Pittsburgh airport (PIT) for the first time last week, adding the Western Pennsylvanian airport to its expanding US cargo network. The airport describes the daily service as its "biggest cargo". Through a partner lease... more
US class I railway adds chemical business
CSX has signed an agreement to acquire Quality Carriers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The US bulk chemicals transport specialist operates the most extensive bulk tank trucking fleet in North America, with around 2,500 drivers. Through a network of over 100... more
Pall-Ex Group appoints marketing manager
Sian Morley joined the Pall-Ex Group marketing team in April, bringing with her 18 years of experience in the marketing industry. She has worked for digital marketing agencies and supported blue-chip clients such as Amex and Continental Tyres. Her task will be to lead the... more
Toronto with baggage 
The freight operator Air Canada Cargo is opening the first regular trans-Atlantic cargo link to and from the EuroAirport. Canada’s national carrier will initially connect Basel to Toronto, the country’s largest airport. more